Location & Surroundings
Chikanda is a stream in Eastern Province, Zambia, at 1,053 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lundazi, 55 km to the northeast. The national capital Lusaka is about 580 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kasungu Airport, 77 km away.
Also known as: Chipanda
Overview
Chikanda is river in Eastern Province, Zambia.
It is located in Eastern Province, Zambia.
Basic Data
- Country Zambia
- Located in Eastern Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 40' 0" S, 32° 51' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1053 m
- Timezone Africa/Lusaka
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 73 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kwacha (ZMW)
- Phone Prefix +260
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:35
- Sunrise 05:32
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chikanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chikanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 34.3 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 835 W/m2.
Temperature
34.3 C
Wind
4.9 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,007.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 34.3 | 4.9 | 107 | 20 | 1,007.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.8 | 5.0 | 86 | 28 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 50.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 5.2 | 98 | 42 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.4 | 6.0 | 95 | 35 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 101.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.0 | 6.6 | 107 | 22 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 834.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 5.7 | 103 | 46 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 232.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 6.2 | 115 | 64 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 6.5 | 103 | 50 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 71.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.2 | 5.1 | 97 | 29 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 717.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 5.9 | 107 | 50 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 128.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.8 | 5.5 | 109 | 71 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.1 | 5.4 | 104 | 66 | 1,019.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 88 | 43.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.0 | 5.1 | 103 | 38 | 1,012.6 | 0.06 / 0.08 | 78 | 518.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chikanda?
Now 34.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 34.3 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 835 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chikanda today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Chikanda?
Local time is 00:35. Time zone: Africa/Lusaka (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Chikanda?
Chikanda is a stream.
What is the elevation of Chikanda?
DEM 1,053 m.
Where is Chikanda located?
It is at -12.66667, 32.85000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chikanda in?
It is in Zambia.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry